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The HR Happy Hour podcast network is made up of a range of shows
The HR Happy Hour Show, as well as HR Market Watch, Radical Research, Inclusion Crusade, The HR Happy Hour on Alexa Show, and The HR Happy Hour WORK BREAK.

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In Germany, Gen Z Workers Face Criticism for Taking Too Much Sick Leave

In this episode Steve discusses how workers in Germany are taking almost 20 days of sick leave per year, hindering economic progress, and how some leaders are placing the blame on Gen Z workers.

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Transforming HR for Small Businesses: Paychex’s Expertise and Solutions

Our conversation with Josh Carty covers the latest trends and innovations in HR technology, with a focus on how Paychex is empowering small and mid-sized businesses to navigate the evolving landscape.

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Return to Office Mandate at Sam’s Club Costs Company a Chief Technology Officer

In this episode Steve shares how a Return to Office mandate, and a required relocation, has cost Sam’s Club its Chief Technology Officer and discusses how these mandates often act as downsizing by another name.

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Gen Z Workers Skip Lunch Twice as Often as their Boomer Colleagues

In this episode Steve shares how Gen Z workers, despite their reputation as slackers, skip lunch during the workday twice as often as their older colleagues.

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Amazon Web Services CEO Believes Most Employees Prefer In-Person Working

In this episode Steve discusses Amazon’s recent return to office mandates with most Amazon workers expected to work in-person 5 days per week starting in January.

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Unlocking HR’s Potential in the AI Revolution

Today we are with Aashna Kircher and Cristina Goldt at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward Tour Bus.

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Meta Fires Employees Caught Abusing Free Food Perks of In-Office Working

In this episode Steve shares news from Meta – who reportedly fired two dozen employees for abusing their free food delivery perks while working in the company’s Los Angeles offices.

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H3 LIVE in the Paycom Booth at HR Tech – Episode 445

Steve visited with the Paycom team in their booth at the HR Technology Conference to celebrate their product of the year award.

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Worker Wellbeing Has Not Rebounded Since the Pandemic, Indeed Report Shows

In this episode Steve shares how the Indeed Global Work Wellbeing Report shows worker wellbeing has not recovered since dropping substantially during the pandemic years.

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Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it?

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gabby Burlacu about Upwork’s latest research into the impact that AI tools may have on productivity and employee burnout.

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